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Renata U.

ESL, TOEFL, IELTS, German, Intercultural Training, Public Speaking

ESL, TOEFL, IELTS, German, Intercultural Training, Public Speaking

$80/hour

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About Renata

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My name is Renata. I am a trained, certified, and experienced language teacher, intercultural and diversity coach, and communication skills trainer. I can call on many years of experience teaching ESL, TOEFL. IELTS, German, Test DaF, Zertifikat Deutsch, Italian, communication skills for business (public speaking, presentations, meetings, negotiations, interview skills) and intercultural communication skills (working in international teams or with clients abroad, cultural awareness, country...

My name is Renata. I am a trained, certified, and experienced language teacher, intercultural and diversity coach, and communication skills trainer. I can call on many years of experience teaching ESL, TOEFL. IELTS, German, Test DaF, Zertifikat Deutsch, Italian, communication skills for business (public speaking, presentations, meetings, negotiations, interview skills) and intercultural communication skills (working in international teams or with clients abroad, cultural awareness, country specific training, and managing international, diverse, and virtual teams). For teambuilding activities, intercultural and diversity coaching, I use Global DISC. I am a licensed practitioner of ICQ Global DISC. In addition to that, I offer translation/ interpretation services (English-German/ German-English), and I also have a business background, specializing in Human Resources Training and Development, Public Relations, Communications, and Marketing. Finally, I also help clients with their resumes and cover letters, and I prepare them for their interviews. I provide a safe space for practicing and getting constructive feedback before facing a real situation in life.

I am bi-lingual English and German, and I have a multi-lingual/ multi-cultural background. I also speak Italian and French, and I have a basic understanding of Spanish. I have also studied some Portuguese, Russian, and Japanese. Being passionate about learning, training, and development, I can empathize with language and culture related issues and help my clients reach their goals. I have worked with large international corporations, smaller local businesses, language schools, mobility firms, executives, professionals, and private individuals.

Due to the pandemic, I meet clients only online using either Zoom or Skype. If you are not sure whether that is right for you, I offer a free 30-minute consultation to discuss details and let you try an online meeting. You can also find me online: Renata Urban Training, or contact me through WyzAnt for more details.

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Education

Language studies/ Teaching (English, German, French, Italian) + CELTA
undergrad
Economics/ International Business Administration
Other
Intercultural Coach/ Communication Skills Trainer
Other

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  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Rate details: I am currently not offering in-person lessons. My cancellation period is 48 hrs.
  • Lesson cancellation: 36 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 1/26/2015

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Business

Career Development,

Career Development

I have been a language and communication skills trainer for many years and have helped numerous people improve their English language and communication skills. In addition to my linguist background, I can also draw on many years of business experience working in Human Resources, Public Relations and Marketing/ Communications. I was actively involved in recruiting, assessing, profiling, and further development of employees. Therefore, I do have an in-depth insight into the recruiting process and what HR people usually look for in an applicant. Moreover, I am an excellent writer and proof-reader. Not only can I prepare you for an interview, but also help you write a resume and cover letter that will give you the attention you are looking for. I also offer support and guidance on intercultural communication, public speaking, presentations, negotiations, giving feedback, and managing conflict.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

As a language and communication skills trainer, I work with native and non-native speakers of English in order to help them improve their language and communication skills, which includes public speaking and presentation skills. I have both a language training and PR/Communications background, and I can draw on many years of experience working in PR/Communications, giving presentations and training others to excel in this field. Everyone can become proficient in public speaking. I have shown people how to prepare, how to structure their presentation, how to overcome their fear of speaking in public and how to feel more comfortable when delivering speeches and presentations, making announcements, or any other occasion that requires speaking in front of an audience, no matter how big or small. I also do interview training, and I cover the art of persuasion, negotiating, giving feedback, and managing conflict. Be prepared, practice, be confident. Everyone can do this!

Corporate Training

Career Development,

Career Development

I have been a language and communication skills trainer for many years and have helped numerous people improve their English language and communication skills. In addition to my linguist background, I can also draw on many years of business experience working in Human Resources, Public Relations and Marketing/ Communications. I was actively involved in recruiting, assessing, profiling, and further development of employees. Therefore, I do have an in-depth insight into the recruiting process and what HR people usually look for in an applicant. Moreover, I am an excellent writer and proof-reader. Not only can I prepare you for an interview, but also help you write a resume and cover letter that will give you the attention you are looking for. I also offer support and guidance on intercultural communication, public speaking, presentations, negotiations, giving feedback, and managing conflict.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I am a trained and certified ESL teacher and have taught English as a second language for many years. Being bi-lingual (English and German) and having learned other languages myself (Italian, French, Spanish) has deepened my understanding of problem areas when learning a foreign language and how to solve these issues. Not only do I know how to teach English to beginners and advanced learners of English but also what it means to learn, use, and maintain a foreign language. I also specialize in accent reduction. I have helped many students reduce their accent and sound either more British or more American when they speak English. Speakers of different languages have different issues with English, not just grammar but also pronunciation. I focus on those particular problem areas and will help you sound more authentic and natural when speaking English. I have helped adults and adolescents improve their English language and communication skills as well as prepare them for living and working/ schooling in an English speaking environment. This can include intercultural training and test preparation for TOEFL and IELTS. But no matter what we focus on, I will always customize lessons to my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed. Online ESL, TOEFL, and IELTS group classes on request.
German,

German

Möchtest du deutsch lernen? Möchten Sie deutsch lernen? Whether you would like to start learning German from scratch or improve your German, I am the right trainer for you. I am bi-lingual German and English, and I have lived in Germany and Great Britain for most of my life. I have been a resident of South Florida for more than 9 years, have international living and working experience, and I am a language trainer and translator by profession. Working with me, you are not only in professional hands, but I will make this an enjoyable learning experience, too. No matter what you need German for, I can help you achieve your goals. I can draw on many years of teaching basic 'survival' German, German for daily life, for traveling, and for business. I have also prepared students for relocation to Germany and the 'TestDaF' or 'Zertifikat Deutsch', which are often required by employers and universities. I customize lessons to my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed. Online German group classes on request.
Grammar,

Grammar

I have taught English as a second language for many years and have thus become an expert in English grammar. I have helped adults, teenagers and children improve their English language and communication skills as well as prepare them for tests such as the TOEFL, which includes grammar. Do you need to work on grammar for school, work, or an upcoming test, in order to write correct essays or business correspondence, or do you need to brush up on your oral grammar skills for day to day life? I can help you improve in all areas of grammar, such as tenses, prepositions, articles, singulars and plurals, adjectives and adverbs, comparatives and superlatives, pronouns, if-clauses, phrasal verbs, passive, reported speech, questions and answers/ question words, sentence structure and many other areas you feel you need to work on. I customize lessons to my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed.
Italian,

Italian

Vorreste/ Vorresti imparare l'italiano? Would you like to learn Italian? Italian is one of the most beautiful languages in the world and I have always enjoyed speaking Italian. Even though I am not a native speaker, I started learning Italian more than 20 years ago. I have used Italian in business and for traveling, have traveled to Italy and the Italian speaking part of Switzerland many times, and have even lived in Italy for some time. Due to the fact that I am not a native speaker, I only teach beginners (levels A1 and A2). I am very experienced teaching beginners classes. I am particularly keen on introducing this wonderful language to learners and making the Italian culture more accessible to them, because Italy is a country truly worthwhile traveling to. Avanti! Parliamo l'italiano!
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I have been a language trainer for many years and have helped numerous people improve their language and communication skills, including writing and proofreading texts. I can draw from many years of experience working with native and non-native speakers of English who were looking to improve their writing skills for business, day-to-day correspondence, academic purposes and even novel writing and composition. Not only have I helped people improve their writing skills, but have also proofread their essays, speeches and papers. Proofreading can be done remotely by email, skype or telephone and does not always require an in-person meeting. However, if you live within my travel radius, I would of course also meet with you and discuss things with you in person.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

As a language and communication skills trainer, I work with native and non-native speakers of English in order to help them improve their language and communication skills, which includes public speaking and presentation skills. I have both a language training and PR/Communications background, and I can draw on many years of experience working in PR/Communications, giving presentations and training others to excel in this field. Everyone can become proficient in public speaking. I have shown people how to prepare, how to structure their presentation, how to overcome their fear of speaking in public and how to feel more comfortable when delivering speeches and presentations, making announcements, or any other occasion that requires speaking in front of an audience, no matter how big or small. I also do interview training, and I cover the art of persuasion, negotiating, giving feedback, and managing conflict. Be prepared, practice, be confident. Everyone can do this!

Elementary Education

Grammar,

Grammar

I have taught English as a second language for many years and have thus become an expert in English grammar. I have helped adults, teenagers and children improve their English language and communication skills as well as prepare them for tests such as the TOEFL, which includes grammar. Do you need to work on grammar for school, work, or an upcoming test, in order to write correct essays or business correspondence, or do you need to brush up on your oral grammar skills for day to day life? I can help you improve in all areas of grammar, such as tenses, prepositions, articles, singulars and plurals, adjectives and adverbs, comparatives and superlatives, pronouns, if-clauses, phrasal verbs, passive, reported speech, questions and answers/ question words, sentence structure and many other areas you feel you need to work on. I customize lessons to my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed.
Phonics

Phonics

The area of phonetics is an integral part in language training. There are hundreds of sounds of human speech, which greatly vary from language to language. These sounds cannot be described by using our normal alphabet, but a specialist alphabet, the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). Using the IPA will help you spell words phonetically and practice their correct pronunciation. Phonetics is about physiological production of sounds, acoustic properties and auditory perception. I have studied phonetics and have used the IPA when teaching ESL and foreign languages. Phonetics classes are also sometimes called pronunciation classes or accent reduction classes, which I have offered to students for many years. However, I am not a speech pathologist and thus not trained to help with such issues.

English

English,

English

I have taught English as a second language for many years. Being bilingual (English and German) and having learned other languages myself (Italian, French, Spanish) has deepened my understanding of problem areas when learning a foreign language and how to solve these issues. I have been a language and communication skills trainer for many years and have helped adults, teenagers and children improve their English language and communication skills as well as prepare them for living and working/ schooling in an English speaking environment. I also offer TOEFL test preparation. I customize lessons to fit my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I am a trained and certified ESL teacher and have taught English as a second language for many years. Being bi-lingual (English and German) and having learned other languages myself (Italian, French, Spanish) has deepened my understanding of problem areas when learning a foreign language and how to solve these issues. Not only do I know how to teach English to beginners and advanced learners of English but also what it means to learn, use, and maintain a foreign language. I also specialize in accent reduction. I have helped many students reduce their accent and sound either more British or more American when they speak English. Speakers of different languages have different issues with English, not just grammar but also pronunciation. I focus on those particular problem areas and will help you sound more authentic and natural when speaking English. I have helped adults and adolescents improve their English language and communication skills as well as prepare them for living and working/ schooling in an English speaking environment. This can include intercultural training and test preparation for TOEFL and IELTS. But no matter what we focus on, I will always customize lessons to my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed. Online ESL, TOEFL, and IELTS group classes on request.
Grammar,

Grammar

I have taught English as a second language for many years and have thus become an expert in English grammar. I have helped adults, teenagers and children improve their English language and communication skills as well as prepare them for tests such as the TOEFL, which includes grammar. Do you need to work on grammar for school, work, or an upcoming test, in order to write correct essays or business correspondence, or do you need to brush up on your oral grammar skills for day to day life? I can help you improve in all areas of grammar, such as tenses, prepositions, articles, singulars and plurals, adjectives and adverbs, comparatives and superlatives, pronouns, if-clauses, phrasal verbs, passive, reported speech, questions and answers/ question words, sentence structure and many other areas you feel you need to work on. I customize lessons to my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed.
IELTS,

IELTS

I am a trained and certified ESL teacher with many years of experience teaching IELTS General and IELTS Academic. I can tell you everything you need to know about this test, give you tips and strategies for each part of the test, provide you with useful training materials, and practice with you. Moreover, I am able to give you an idea of what score band you are in, analyze your speaking and writing, and give you feedback on how to improve your grammar, vocabulary, fluency, pronunciation, and your overall English language proficiency. Online IELTS group classes on request.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I have been a language trainer for many years and have helped numerous people improve their language and communication skills, including writing and proofreading texts. I can draw from many years of experience working with native and non-native speakers of English who were looking to improve their writing skills for business, day-to-day correspondence, academic purposes and even novel writing and composition. Not only have I helped people improve their writing skills, but have also proofread their essays, speeches and papers. Proofreading can be done remotely by email, skype or telephone and does not always require an in-person meeting. However, if you live within my travel radius, I would of course also meet with you and discuss things with you in person.
Public Speaking,

Public Speaking

As a language and communication skills trainer, I work with native and non-native speakers of English in order to help them improve their language and communication skills, which includes public speaking and presentation skills. I have both a language training and PR/Communications background, and I can draw on many years of experience working in PR/Communications, giving presentations and training others to excel in this field. Everyone can become proficient in public speaking. I have shown people how to prepare, how to structure their presentation, how to overcome their fear of speaking in public and how to feel more comfortable when delivering speeches and presentations, making announcements, or any other occasion that requires speaking in front of an audience, no matter how big or small. I also do interview training, and I cover the art of persuasion, negotiating, giving feedback, and managing conflict. Be prepared, practice, be confident. Everyone can do this!
TOEFL

TOEFL

The TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign language) is the most widely recognized test to assess a non-native speaker's academic English language skills, and an IBT score of 75 to 100 is usually required for university admission. The test is highly demanding and cannot be mastered without preparation. The TOEFL consists of four parts: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Usually, speaking and writing are perceived as the two most challenging parts. These are the two parts most students actually need a tutor for, whereas the reading and listening parts can be tackled as a self-study task with a little bit of guidance by a tutor. I specialize in TOEFL preparation courses. I am a trained and certified ESL and TOEFL teacher who keeps up-to-date on everything about TOEFL. I have a wealth of resources including official test preparation materials and training materials I have developed myself over time. I AM ALSO FAMILIAR WITH THE NEW SHORTENED FORMAT OF THE TEST! I can also administer a full sample TOEFL test, give you an idea of what score you would currently be able to achieve, analyze, correct, and improve your speaking and writing skills, assess your strengths and weaknesses, and help you improve critical areas. Online TOEFL group courses on request.

Homeschool

English,

English

I have taught English as a second language for many years. Being bilingual (English and German) and having learned other languages myself (Italian, French, Spanish) has deepened my understanding of problem areas when learning a foreign language and how to solve these issues. I have been a language and communication skills trainer for many years and have helped adults, teenagers and children improve their English language and communication skills as well as prepare them for living and working/ schooling in an English speaking environment. I also offer TOEFL test preparation. I customize lessons to fit my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am a trained and certified ESL teacher and have taught English as a second language for many years. Being bi-lingual (English and German) and having learned other languages myself (Italian, French, Spanish) has deepened my understanding of problem areas when learning a foreign language and how to solve these issues. Not only do I know how to teach English to beginners and advanced learners of English but also what it means to learn, use, and maintain a foreign language. I also specialize in accent reduction. I have helped many students reduce their accent and sound either more British or more American when they speak English. Speakers of different languages have different issues with English, not just grammar but also pronunciation. I focus on those particular problem areas and will help you sound more authentic and natural when speaking English. I have helped adults and adolescents improve their English language and communication skills as well as prepare them for living and working/ schooling in an English speaking environment. This can include intercultural training and test preparation for TOEFL and IELTS. But no matter what we focus on, I will always customize lessons to my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed. Online ESL, TOEFL, and IELTS group classes on request.

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I am a trained and certified ESL teacher and have taught English as a second language for many years. Being bi-lingual (English and German) and having learned other languages myself (Italian, French, Spanish) has deepened my understanding of problem areas when learning a foreign language and how to solve these issues. Not only do I know how to teach English to beginners and advanced learners of English but also what it means to learn, use, and maintain a foreign language. I also specialize in accent reduction. I have helped many students reduce their accent and sound either more British or more American when they speak English. Speakers of different languages have different issues with English, not just grammar but also pronunciation. I focus on those particular problem areas and will help you sound more authentic and natural when speaking English. I have helped adults and adolescents improve their English language and communication skills as well as prepare them for living and working/ schooling in an English speaking environment. This can include intercultural training and test preparation for TOEFL and IELTS. But no matter what we focus on, I will always customize lessons to my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed. Online ESL, TOEFL, and IELTS group classes on request.
German,

German

Möchtest du deutsch lernen? Möchten Sie deutsch lernen? Whether you would like to start learning German from scratch or improve your German, I am the right trainer for you. I am bi-lingual German and English, and I have lived in Germany and Great Britain for most of my life. I have been a resident of South Florida for more than 9 years, have international living and working experience, and I am a language trainer and translator by profession. Working with me, you are not only in professional hands, but I will make this an enjoyable learning experience, too. No matter what you need German for, I can help you achieve your goals. I can draw on many years of teaching basic 'survival' German, German for daily life, for traveling, and for business. I have also prepared students for relocation to Germany and the 'TestDaF' or 'Zertifikat Deutsch', which are often required by employers and universities. I customize lessons to my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed. Online German group classes on request.
IELTS,

IELTS

I am a trained and certified ESL teacher with many years of experience teaching IELTS General and IELTS Academic. I can tell you everything you need to know about this test, give you tips and strategies for each part of the test, provide you with useful training materials, and practice with you. Moreover, I am able to give you an idea of what score band you are in, analyze your speaking and writing, and give you feedback on how to improve your grammar, vocabulary, fluency, pronunciation, and your overall English language proficiency. Online IELTS group classes on request.
Italian,

Italian

Vorreste/ Vorresti imparare l'italiano? Would you like to learn Italian? Italian is one of the most beautiful languages in the world and I have always enjoyed speaking Italian. Even though I am not a native speaker, I started learning Italian more than 20 years ago. I have used Italian in business and for traveling, have traveled to Italy and the Italian speaking part of Switzerland many times, and have even lived in Italy for some time. Due to the fact that I am not a native speaker, I only teach beginners (levels A1 and A2). I am very experienced teaching beginners classes. I am particularly keen on introducing this wonderful language to learners and making the Italian culture more accessible to them, because Italy is a country truly worthwhile traveling to. Avanti! Parliamo l'italiano!
TOEFL

TOEFL

The TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign language) is the most widely recognized test to assess a non-native speaker's academic English language skills, and an IBT score of 75 to 100 is usually required for university admission. The test is highly demanding and cannot be mastered without preparation. The TOEFL consists of four parts: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Usually, speaking and writing are perceived as the two most challenging parts. These are the two parts most students actually need a tutor for, whereas the reading and listening parts can be tackled as a self-study task with a little bit of guidance by a tutor. I specialize in TOEFL preparation courses. I am a trained and certified ESL and TOEFL teacher who keeps up-to-date on everything about TOEFL. I have a wealth of resources including official test preparation materials and training materials I have developed myself over time. I AM ALSO FAMILIAR WITH THE NEW SHORTENED FORMAT OF THE TEST! I can also administer a full sample TOEFL test, give you an idea of what score you would currently be able to achieve, analyze, correct, and improve your speaking and writing skills, assess your strengths and weaknesses, and help you improve critical areas. Online TOEFL group courses on request.

Most Popular

English,

English

I have taught English as a second language for many years. Being bilingual (English and German) and having learned other languages myself (Italian, French, Spanish) has deepened my understanding of problem areas when learning a foreign language and how to solve these issues. I have been a language and communication skills trainer for many years and have helped adults, teenagers and children improve their English language and communication skills as well as prepare them for living and working/ schooling in an English speaking environment. I also offer TOEFL test preparation. I customize lessons to fit my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am a trained and certified ESL teacher and have taught English as a second language for many years. Being bi-lingual (English and German) and having learned other languages myself (Italian, French, Spanish) has deepened my understanding of problem areas when learning a foreign language and how to solve these issues. Not only do I know how to teach English to beginners and advanced learners of English but also what it means to learn, use, and maintain a foreign language. I also specialize in accent reduction. I have helped many students reduce their accent and sound either more British or more American when they speak English. Speakers of different languages have different issues with English, not just grammar but also pronunciation. I focus on those particular problem areas and will help you sound more authentic and natural when speaking English. I have helped adults and adolescents improve their English language and communication skills as well as prepare them for living and working/ schooling in an English speaking environment. This can include intercultural training and test preparation for TOEFL and IELTS. But no matter what we focus on, I will always customize lessons to my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed. Online ESL, TOEFL, and IELTS group classes on request.

Other

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am a trained and certified ESL teacher and have taught English as a second language for many years. Being bi-lingual (English and German) and having learned other languages myself (Italian, French, Spanish) has deepened my understanding of problem areas when learning a foreign language and how to solve these issues. Not only do I know how to teach English to beginners and advanced learners of English but also what it means to learn, use, and maintain a foreign language. I also specialize in accent reduction. I have helped many students reduce their accent and sound either more British or more American when they speak English. Speakers of different languages have different issues with English, not just grammar but also pronunciation. I focus on those particular problem areas and will help you sound more authentic and natural when speaking English. I have helped adults and adolescents improve their English language and communication skills as well as prepare them for living and working/ schooling in an English speaking environment. This can include intercultural training and test preparation for TOEFL and IELTS. But no matter what we focus on, I will always customize lessons to my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed. Online ESL, TOEFL, and IELTS group classes on request.

Special Needs

Phonics

Phonics

The area of phonetics is an integral part in language training. There are hundreds of sounds of human speech, which greatly vary from language to language. These sounds cannot be described by using our normal alphabet, but a specialist alphabet, the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). Using the IPA will help you spell words phonetically and practice their correct pronunciation. Phonetics is about physiological production of sounds, acoustic properties and auditory perception. I have studied phonetics and have used the IPA when teaching ESL and foreign languages. Phonetics classes are also sometimes called pronunciation classes or accent reduction classes, which I have offered to students for many years. However, I am not a speech pathologist and thus not trained to help with such issues.

Summer

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I am a trained and certified ESL teacher and have taught English as a second language for many years. Being bi-lingual (English and German) and having learned other languages myself (Italian, French, Spanish) has deepened my understanding of problem areas when learning a foreign language and how to solve these issues. Not only do I know how to teach English to beginners and advanced learners of English but also what it means to learn, use, and maintain a foreign language. I also specialize in accent reduction. I have helped many students reduce their accent and sound either more British or more American when they speak English. Speakers of different languages have different issues with English, not just grammar but also pronunciation. I focus on those particular problem areas and will help you sound more authentic and natural when speaking English. I have helped adults and adolescents improve their English language and communication skills as well as prepare them for living and working/ schooling in an English speaking environment. This can include intercultural training and test preparation for TOEFL and IELTS. But no matter what we focus on, I will always customize lessons to my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed. Online ESL, TOEFL, and IELTS group classes on request.
German,

German

Möchtest du deutsch lernen? Möchten Sie deutsch lernen? Whether you would like to start learning German from scratch or improve your German, I am the right trainer for you. I am bi-lingual German and English, and I have lived in Germany and Great Britain for most of my life. I have been a resident of South Florida for more than 9 years, have international living and working experience, and I am a language trainer and translator by profession. Working with me, you are not only in professional hands, but I will make this an enjoyable learning experience, too. No matter what you need German for, I can help you achieve your goals. I can draw on many years of teaching basic 'survival' German, German for daily life, for traveling, and for business. I have also prepared students for relocation to Germany and the 'TestDaF' or 'Zertifikat Deutsch', which are often required by employers and universities. I customize lessons to my students' individual needs and go the extra mile to help them succeed. Online German group classes on request.
Italian

Italian

Vorreste/ Vorresti imparare l'italiano? Would you like to learn Italian? Italian is one of the most beautiful languages in the world and I have always enjoyed speaking Italian. Even though I am not a native speaker, I started learning Italian more than 20 years ago. I have used Italian in business and for traveling, have traveled to Italy and the Italian speaking part of Switzerland many times, and have even lived in Italy for some time. Due to the fact that I am not a native speaker, I only teach beginners (levels A1 and A2). I am very experienced teaching beginners classes. I am particularly keen on introducing this wonderful language to learners and making the Italian culture more accessible to them, because Italy is a country truly worthwhile traveling to. Avanti! Parliamo l'italiano!

Test Preparation

Career Development,

Career Development

I have been a language and communication skills trainer for many years and have helped numerous people improve their English language and communication skills. In addition to my linguist background, I can also draw on many years of business experience working in Human Resources, Public Relations and Marketing/ Communications. I was actively involved in recruiting, assessing, profiling, and further development of employees. Therefore, I do have an in-depth insight into the recruiting process and what HR people usually look for in an applicant. Moreover, I am an excellent writer and proof-reader. Not only can I prepare you for an interview, but also help you write a resume and cover letter that will give you the attention you are looking for. I also offer support and guidance on intercultural communication, public speaking, presentations, negotiations, giving feedback, and managing conflict.
IELTS,

IELTS

I am a trained and certified ESL teacher with many years of experience teaching IELTS General and IELTS Academic. I can tell you everything you need to know about this test, give you tips and strategies for each part of the test, provide you with useful training materials, and practice with you. Moreover, I am able to give you an idea of what score band you are in, analyze your speaking and writing, and give you feedback on how to improve your grammar, vocabulary, fluency, pronunciation, and your overall English language proficiency. Online IELTS group classes on request.
TOEFL

TOEFL

The TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign language) is the most widely recognized test to assess a non-native speaker's academic English language skills, and an IBT score of 75 to 100 is usually required for university admission. The test is highly demanding and cannot be mastered without preparation. The TOEFL consists of four parts: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Usually, speaking and writing are perceived as the two most challenging parts. These are the two parts most students actually need a tutor for, whereas the reading and listening parts can be tackled as a self-study task with a little bit of guidance by a tutor. I specialize in TOEFL preparation courses. I am a trained and certified ESL and TOEFL teacher who keeps up-to-date on everything about TOEFL. I have a wealth of resources including official test preparation materials and training materials I have developed myself over time. I AM ALSO FAMILIAR WITH THE NEW SHORTENED FORMAT OF THE TEST! I can also administer a full sample TOEFL test, give you an idea of what score you would currently be able to achieve, analyze, correct, and improve your speaking and writing skills, assess your strengths and weaknesses, and help you improve critical areas. Online TOEFL group courses on request.

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Very competent tutor with a versatile skillset

I have worked with Renata for several months now and I can really recommend her! We have had some English grammar lessons together, where we have talked about reported speech, passive voice, tenses, conditionals and phrasal verbs. Renata always prepares her lessons very thorough and provides highly useful teaching material. Besides grammar, we have used our lessons to prepare myself for job applications and interview processes. We have gone through job descriptions and have worked on my cover letter and resume. During this process, Renata has always been a competent and reliable tutor and has given me great advice. What can I say: I got a job! In preparation for my first job in the US, Renata and I have had some lessons about business idioms and presentation skills. Furthermore, we have spent some time for intercultural training about working in the US and cultural differences between Germany (which is my home country) and the US. Overall, I can highly recommend Renata! She has thought me important intercultural skills and with her training, I have felt much more confident and prepared during my application process. In addition, she is a true expert when it comes to linguistics.

Anna, 35 lessons with Renata

Highly Recommended IELTS Tutor!

Renata helped me reach my goal in the IELTS speaking part and I improved my score from 7.5 to 8.5 in 5 lessons. She is organized, professional and was able to prioritize exactly what I needed to get a better score. I’m a native French speaker and the fact that she also speaks French really helped understanding and correcting some mistakes that I make, either with sentence structure or the use of “faux-amis”. Highly recommended!

Orphee, 5 lessons with Renata

Great tutor!

She taught accent and linking. She is knowledgeable and knows well the issue with ESL tutoring. She also knows well the difference between American accent and British Accent. Glad to work with her.

Joe, 11 lessons with Renata

Easy going, thoughtful, sincere, and knowledgeable

Renata taught me how to recognize and control my fear of public speaking - breathing techniques. The knowledge she brings to the meeting goes beyond the public speaking I aim to achieve. She provided additional strategies I can use to enhance my presentation skills and express my thoughts.

Rita, 17 lessons with Renata

Great & knowledgeable teacher.

Ms. Renata is a fantastic teacher! She taught me a few tricks & strategies for my IELTS exam. I just started my lessons with her and I like her methods in teaching as she was very thorough & patient., She also gave me some pointers on how to conquer my fears during the exam day. I highly recommend Ms. Renata!

Yelen Alexis, 9 lessons with Renata

Great working with 2E

Renata is doing a great job working with my 16 yr old 2E child who has hearing related issues and some other learning challenges. Renata teaches the work visually as well as verbally as has a slide presentation my child can refer to through out the week. Linden has only done two sessions this far and we plan on continuing with her to help Linden learn German and be prepared to start and stay on track for her college level German class.

Laura, 30 lessons with Renata

Don't miss this opportunity to advance to the next level!

I have been studying two years, and honestly, I regret wasting my time on other websites and fraud individuals from Facebook. I don't know Renata before I read a review like this, and after I took my first lesson, I concluded that Renata is the best adviser who can guide me and you through your English test exam. She is patient and understanding. She knows her capability and can quickly identify your weaknesses.

M., 8 lessons with Renata

Knowledgeable and highly recommended

Renata helped me over the course of a few months with both German and French. I am an advanced speaker of German and Renata helped with many of the nuances, subtleties and on many cases just general errors that I never learned correctly the first time. As a beginner in French, she was extremely helpful in pronunciation and the use of a number of verbs. Her knowledge of French culture was an added benefit. I would highly recommend Renata, no matter if you are a beginner or advanced language learner.

Mike, 11 lessons with Renata

Ascent reduction

Renata has been always patient she is also very good finding out the problems and figuring out solutions. Then she will practice with you over and over until u get right!

William, 20 lessons with Renata

The best!

Renata is helping me tremendously with my accent. We have three classes so far and I feel that I am making progress.

Danny, 4 lessons with Renata
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